Explore Chemist Jobs

Discover chemist opportunities that match your expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including positions across research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials science, and chemical manufacturing.

What Chemists Do

Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of matter. Depending on their specialty, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, interpret data, oversee laboratory operations, or help scale chemical processes for production. Many roles also involve documenting results, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with scientists, engineers, and business teams.

Common Chemist Specialties

Career paths can include analytical, organic, medicinal, inorganic, physical, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry. Chemists also work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, materials development, energy, consumer products, food science, and chemical manufacturing. Senior opportunities may include roles such as principal scientist, research director, laboratory manager, or process development leader.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in chemistry or a related discipline, with advanced degrees often preferred for research-intensive or leadership positions. Relevant experience may include laboratory methods, instrumentation, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory or quality systems, and technical communication. The qualifications vary by employer, specialty, and level of responsibility.

Find Chemist Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted chemist openings paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, and employer. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles aligned with your experience and next career move.

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$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by providing expert clinical pharmacy services, including medication management, drug information, and therapeutic monitoring, while collaborating with healthcare teams to optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer excellence in pharmacy practice by managing operations, enhancing customer service, and driving financial performance while ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards. Lead and dev...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production through technical expertise and data-driven improvements across operations, while leading Continuous Improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $166K *

Drive profitability and optimization across product lines through strategic analysis, capacity planning, and project management. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance efficiency and lead...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $231K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Principal Quantitative Scientist, leading Real-World Data initiatives to drive evidence generation and influence strategic decisions in digital health and diagnostics...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading sensory science initiatives, developing training programs, and executing sensory evaluations to support product development and business goals across the Human Nutrition ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative chemistry workstreams for radioisotope production, driving experimental design, mentoring scientists, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product develop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career as the lead chemist, synthesizing and researching explosive materials while ensuring quality control and collaborating with federal clients to enhance laboratory capabilities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $156K *

Elevate drug product development by designing and executing formulation studies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across teams to support preclinical and clinical projects, ensuring robust manu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $134K *

Pioneer environmental excellence by enhancing compliance systems and driving performance initiatives within a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art facility, making a significant impact across research a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $229K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in advanced silica and polymer technologies. As a Senior R&D Scientist, you'll tackle complex challenges, influence technology strategy, and lead high-impact proj...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of drug product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and execute formulation strategies that ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical supp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $231K *

Champion the advancement of Real-World Data strategies, driving evidence generation and influencing critical decisions in digital health and IVD portfolios. Lead complex studies and collaborate with s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $134K *

Take ownership of raw material planning across multiple sites, ensuring timely replenishment and optimizing inventory performance to support production goals while collaborating effectively with cross...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Optimize verification strategies and lead hands-on testing to enhance product reliability. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to translate requirements into effective test methods, driving imp...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $145K *

Drive catholyte development in R&D, leading research strategy and mentoring a team. Leverage expertise in electrochemistry and materials characterization to enhance solid-state battery performance and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Transform analytical development by designing and executing methods for research and QC labs, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing technical support and training to enhance labo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing geochemistry solutions for mining projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage complex technical projects, and mentor emerging professionals while driving bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to patient care, supervising pharmacy staff, ensuring compliance, and managing medication administration efficiently in a dynamic long-term care environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in conducting advanced chemical analyses for food products, ensuring quality and compliance. Mentor junior chemists while managing projects and optimizing analytical methods to support...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Explore innovative packaging solutions by leading cross-functional projects that ensure manufacturability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness for new and existing products. Collaborate with teams and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $100K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, interpreting results, and providing technical advice. Collaborate on design tasks and special projects while fostering strong interpers...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance scientific productivity by leading operational excellence in tLNP labs. Ensure a safe, efficient workspace through inventory management, equipment coordination, and collaboration across techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $150K *

Empower patients by delivering personalized pharmacy care and collaborating with a dedicated team. Utilize your expertise to enhance services, engage in community initiatives, and ensure safe, efficie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$141K - $220K *

Transform operations by leading the Monomer area to achieve production goals, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a high-performance culture and developing team...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a chemist do?question toggle

    Chemists investigate matter and chemical reactions. Their work can include conducting experiments, analyzing substances, developing products or processes, interpreting results, and documenting findings.

  • What types of chemist jobs are available?question toggle

    Chemist roles span specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry, as well as industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and manufacturing.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for chemist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role. Employers often look for a degree in chemistry or a related field, relevant laboratory or industry experience, and skills in methods, instrumentation, data analysis, and technical reporting. Some research and leadership roles may require an advanced degree.

  • Where do chemists work?question toggle

    Chemists work in laboratories, research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, government agencies, and businesses developing materials, energy, food, or consumer products.

  • How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional chemist opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by specialty, seniority, employer, compensation, and qualifications.